If you're too sick to work, never tell manager:
• I’m really sick.
• I can't come in today
• Can I please take today off?
Instead say:
Oct 29, 2026 · 5:12 PM UTC
“I’m unwell and won’t be able to work today. I’m taking a sick day to recover and expect to return tomorrow. I’ll let you know if anything changes.”
Why the first 3 are wrong:
1. “I’m really sick.”
It focuses on proving how sick you are instead of clearly communicating your absence. You don't need to overshare symptoms.
2. “I can't come in today.”
It can sound abrupt and incomplete. Clearly state that you're taking sick leave and, where possible, when you expect to return.
3. “Can I please take today off?”
If you're genuinely too sick to work, don't present legitimate sick leave as a personal favor. Notify your boss professionally and follow company policy.
DO:
1. Inform your boss as early as reasonably possible.
2. Clearly state that you won't be working.
3. Keep your explanation short.
4. Give an expected return date if you reasonably can.
5. Follow your company's sick-leave procedure.
6. Update your boss if your situation changes.
7. Hand over genuinely urgent work where practical.
DON'T:
1. Give a long story about your symptoms.
2. Exaggerate how sick you are.
3. Apologize repeatedly.
4. Promise to work while you're supposed to be recovering.
5. Say, “I'll try to come in later,” when you're clearly unfit.
6. Disappear without notifying your boss.
7. Turn sick leave into a negotiation.
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What a low-intelligence employee does:
“Boss, I'm extremely sick. I barely slept last night and I have a terrible headache. I really don't think I can work today. Can I please take the day off? I'm really sorry. If you desperately need me, I can try to work from home.”
What a high-intelligence employee does:
“Good morning. I’m unwell and won’t be able to work today. I’m taking a sick day to recover and expect to return tomorrow. I’ll update you if that changes.”